Set slowly rises from the opening in the floor. Light flickers up from the pit to flash across his dark robes. Waves of chaotic energy rattle my very bones.
It’s like I’m back in my hut at the Northlands. Only now, things are much worse.
“Osiris never does anything without a plan,” says Set. “He had a scheme when he accepted my challenge to fight. Looking back, I believe Osiris knew I’d kill him. My brother wanted to become the ruler of the underworld and gain the power of reincarnation. Osiris thought that would give him the ability to stop me. It didn’t work.”
“I’ll stay here,” I whisper to Camilla. “You run.”
“I’m not leaving you,” she replies.
“So, my thoughts turned to you, Xavier. Osiris wouldn’t have saved you unless there was a purpose. Perhaps you’re the key to my brother’s p
